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Deere 316 package. Good deal or no?

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Guys
New guy here and new to lawn tractors.

I would like to know what you all think of this deal.
He wants $900 for the package.
Judging by the picture, the tractor looks complete. Paint worn in spots and shows it's age. Seat cracked and worn. Tires look used but serviceable. I have only made 1st contact with the seller so right now this is everything I know.

Thanks,
Tod


This is the seller's description.

1986 Deere Model 316 w/plow
Deck is in rough shape but works, I did some work on it.
New starter 2 yrs ago
Ignition coil 2yrs ago
New points this year
Motor rebuilt May 09
New stator 2 yrs. ago
Extra set of blades (need sharpening)
54" hydraulic snow blade
Extra set of tires for winter, tires filled with calcium for added weight
Seat in bad shape
Rear set of tire chains
Extra deck belt (new)
Muffler not in great shape
Headlights work but tail lights DO NOT
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If the thing runs good (rebuilt motor) and doesn't have any other damage besides the cosmetic he describes this thing sounds like a heck of a machine for the money! Especially with all the extras included. Go look at this one fast and try it on for size and see if it can work for what you need it for.. (or I'm takin a road trip out there and snagging it! -- J/K):thThumbsU
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slkpk
I think it's a good deal as long as he isn't blowing any smoke up your_--. slkpk
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K
Doesn't sound bad. Go look at it and see how it sounds and runs. The 54 blade is worth a couple hundred by itself and it sounds like he's recently replaced a lot of parts on the 316 so it should be good to go for quite a while.
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saleen49
:Welcome1: Sounds like a good deal. You already know it needs a seat, and possibly a deck. Just make sure the engine and trans sound strong.
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jeepersmitty
See if he has paper work backing up the engine rebuild. Price is not bad.
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L
Thanks for the imput guys. Unfortunately, it sold on Sat.

Snooze.......you lose!
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Upper5Percent
Lancer said:
Thanks for the imput guys. Unfortunately, it sold on Sat.

Snooze.......you lose!
Click to expand...
Don't worry...there are more out there just waiting for you...;)
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